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Boiler Parts Replacements and Clean
Hi all, Recently we've had our boiler serviced. The tradesman said the boiler is running fine but there are a few things he believe worth to fix and gave following quotes: Works: - Supply and replace spark electrodes and main burner seal.- Clean heat engine internally while seals being replaced.- Test and adjust. Price:…
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Boundary fence repair quote
Had a quote to repair a wooden boundary fence, which seemed a bit high. The current fence is typical wooden panels floor to about head height, but the boundary drops on the neighbour's side with some block work for this step. Be great to get other opinions to see if it is, or I'm just out of touch and Brexit has sent…
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Kitchen Refurb
I’ve been quoted £2.5k to have my kitchen refurbished - this cost includes removing the old units and tiles and then installing new units, skim of plaster on all walls and ceiling. Room is approximately 2.5m x 4m, units will form an L shape. Is this reasonable? New units are from Howdens so prebuilt.
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Anglian quote
We have moved into a bit of a project for a house. Large 1930s former PO. Roughly 10m square, 6m floor to gutter. Small single storey extension that wraps around one corner of the building, 7m x 7m. Anglian initially quoted £13k to completely replace the fascias, soffits and guttering. The salesman on the initial call came…
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Decking and pond quote
Just had a quote off someone to get some decking and a pond done, is this a fair price? Decking 4.65m x 1.2m (placed in front of summerhouse) - Deck boards - Rafters - Blocks - Ballast - Cement - Deck Screws - Membrane (under decking) - Deck boards at side - Dig out pond 1.5m x 2m (2ft deep for wildlife pond)- line with…
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Soil pipe stack quotes
Hi I have asked two companies for replacement soil pipe and a new drain pipe to be installed running from the roof gutter as it dont have one One quote is £840 and is by a plumber recommended by a heating engineer company i use and the other is £300 is a company i know nothing about and messaged me after asking on a local…
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Replacement double glazed windows
Hi, have had a quote today, but struggling to find online comparisons. Windows will be casement, standard white handles, all plain and flat. 1 window 1730 wide, 1300 height 1 window 1730 x 1000 3 bedroom windows 1150 x 1160 Bathroom 1140 x 980 1 window 600 x 980 All except the last will have 2 openings, one of which is a…
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Party wall award problems and stress
Good morning, I have been reading through lots of posts about party wall awards and surveys on here and share lots of people's concerns. I live in a small semi detached house with my family. There is a narrow gap on the other side between properties. We are having a small single story extension built and have had to…
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Roof repair quote
I've been quoted £1200 for some repairs to be done on a pitched roof and would welcome any opinions on the price. It is to replace three ridge tiles which will need to be mitred to a peak. To replace four tiles around the chimney and replace the flashing. Also to strip old and replace flashing around the other chimney…
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Kitchen fitting & renovation
Hi- looking for a sense check on this quote, please! I am looking to fit a new kitchen into a tenement flat (Scotland) which needs a fair bit of tlc. I have already measured up and sourced units from diykitchens, but what i need is the room to be plastered entirely (very very rough around the edges and it is 17m2 square…
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Only one roofing quote!
We have a hole in our slate tile roof and water comes in during heavy rain. We have tried at least 10 local roofers but only has one turned up. He said we needed a new roof at a cost of £15,500 plus £1450 for scaffolding. We have nothing to compare this with and have no idea if this is fair or not. Also worried every time…
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Replacing bay windows
I have started looking quotations for replacing my bay windows because my actual wood one is rotten in several parts (inside particularly) and can't be easily saved. I've never replaced a window in my life so I was not prepared to both monies and even the existence of several brands. What happened is that I got a quotation…
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Flat refurbishment quote
Hi, Would like to get some comment on this flat refurbishment quote, for a studio flat in London. Flat size is 32 SQ.M. / 342 SQ.FT. Kitchen is 2.62m x 2.54m / 8'7 x 8'4 Room is 5.21m x 3.84m / 17'1 x 12'7 Removal of existing kitchen, wardrobes and furniture dismantling and tiles.1,690.0011,690.00Preparation of the floor…
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Converting conservatory and kitchen diner creation
Hi all, We've got a 1930s semi, standard front room rear room and small kitchen layout. Previous owners have knocked through the lounge and dining room wall to make one large space, added a 2.5m kitcehn extension on the back and attached next to this a conservatory to the back of the dining space. We're looking to convert…
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Garden
Quote 1- to remove old lawn and weeds, level with new top soil and to lay new turf only. Total- £3,305 Quote 2- same as quote 1 with mulch beds added down either side of the garden. Total- £4,000 Quote 3- same as quote 1 but with wooden edgings down either side and mulch bedding. Total- £4,600 Quote 4- same as quote 1 but…
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Garage conversion ideas on what cost should be?
Hi, We are looking into getting our single garage converted into another bedroom next year and the quotes so far have ranged anywhere between 7,000 to 33,000! Our bank tells us it should be between 5,000 and 9,000. Our strict budget is 7,500. Do you think we could get it done for this? We live in Norfolk. I've no idea what…
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Combi boiler replacement
Hi, We live in a 2 bedroom flat and have an old Biasi Combi Compact boiler that was I believe installed in 2005. It works for a few minutes then shuts off, we had an engineer come in and he said one of the boards was burned out. Its about £300 to replace the board and about £2100 to replace with new Worcester Bosch boiler.…
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New window's - Have we been treated unfairly?
Hi all, We recently got 2 new windows cut in and a backdoor installed. We was quoted £2440 for this. We first got this quote the first week of May and the work has only been 'finished' yesterday. Upon the cutting out of the 2 widows it made an awful mess inside and out, bricks exposed on both sides etc, render falling off.…
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Quote for double glazing
I I have been quoted £8000 for replacement of 6 double glazed windows. Is this very expensive ?
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Tree surgery
I have read all about the prediliction of some members of this profession to overcharge. I have a large Magnolia Grandiflora about 30 feet tall which needs height reductin by abou12-15 feet. A tree surgeon says it is a 3-4 hour job and has quoted £420 including vat. This is considerably more per hour thatn I pay my…
